15" Fi Q vs 12" AQ HDC3

DePratt
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ok so here is my dilemma, i listen to all types of music, rap, country, linkin park, and other alt. rock

so i want a sub to sound decent with all the music and not ruin my listening experience

I know in general

Fi Q = SQL, good on lows (probably tuned at 30hz)

AQ HDC3 = SPL, decent SQ on higher tuning (probably tune from 36-38)

which sub will better fit my needs?

both powered by Sundown SAE 1000D

(another question what is the best volume for the Q? on the site it has it listed from 2.6-4)

 
The AQ HDC3 isn't a SPL sub, who ever told you that is wrong. IMHO My HDC3 sounds better than my Q, and this is from personal experience. Just because the HDC3's handle a **** load of power, doesn't mean they can't sound good.

 
those are the kind of answers i like = )

what is the best enclosure volume for a 12 and a 15?

edit: is there any other subs that i might look into?

 
15" AQ HDC3 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/veryhappy.gif.fec4fed33b4a1279cf10bdd45a039dae.gif
only issue i have is trunk space, because the way i understand it, an undersized enclosure will hurt the deebeezzz more than the lesser cone area

 
Ok..? I've heard numerous Q setups, and the HDC3's do sound better..

The HDC3 was designed to be a "SQ" sub.. it just happens that it handles shit load of power and gets fucking loud.

 
Ok..? I've heard numerous Q setups, and the HDC3's do sound better..
The HDC3 was designed to be a "SQ" sub.. it just happens that it handles shit load of power and gets fucking loud.
never heard that it was designed to be sq....if so the sub should have been designed with a longer throw and excursion on it.......the sdc2.5 is there sq right now....the hdc3 was made for compeating henz it had the alum coil first.....dont get me wrong the hdc3 does sound good still, just still wasn't designed to be sq

 
only issue i have is trunk space, because the way i understand it, an undersized enclosure will hurt the deebeezzz more than the lesser cone area
What car do you have? I got an HDC3 in 4.25 cubes in a 300M. I got 2 12s in there easier, but I wanted to try something different. I heard a Q setup and I really like them both. It's hard to me to determine by what you heard in someone elses car how it will sound in yours. I mean you may like the Q in your car if you get it, but you may hear an HDC3 in another car and think it's better. My car eats Deebeez.

 
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